Sales Representative
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R20,350 – R40,700 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
Location: 100%Remote - Open for candidates in South Africa
Type:Full-Time (EST Time Zone)
Type of Contract:Independent Contractor AgreementSalary Range: $1,100 to $2,200 Usd Based on Experience
Are you a dynamic, results-driven individual passionate about the intersection of AI and professional services? We are seeking a motivatedSales Development Representative (SDR)to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving our growth by identifying, engaging, and nurturing potential clients while helping us expand our reach among legal practitioners and researchers.
Responsibilities
* Prospect Generation:Identify and research potential clients and professional firms using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and similar platforms.
Prospect Generation:Identify and research potential clients and professional firms using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and similar platforms.
* Outbound Outreach:Initiate and maintain outreach efforts through cold calls, personalized emails, and LinkedIn messaging to build relationships with prospective users.
Outbound Outreach:Initiate and maintain outreach efforts through cold calls, personalized emails, and LinkedIn messaging to build relationships with prospective users.
* Qualify Leads:Conduct discovery calls to understand professional needs, qualify leads based on our educational and research-focused framework, and schedule meetings for the sales team.
Qualify Leads:Conduct discovery calls to understand professional needs, qualify leads based on our educational and research-focused framework, and schedule meetings for the sales team.
* CRM Management:Maintain accurate records of all sales activities, client interactions, and prospect details in HubSpot (or Salesforce).
CRM Management:Maintain accurate records of all sales activities, client interactions, and prospect details in HubSpot (or Salesforce).
* Collaboration:Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to align outreach strategies with campaigns and company goals regarding AI adoption.
Collaboration:Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to align outreach strategies with campaigns and company goals regarding AI adoption.
* Tech Savviness:Utilize sales engagement tools (e.g., Outreach.io, SalesLoft) to streamline communication and track engagement metrics.
Tech Savviness:Utilize sales engagement tools (e.g., Outreach.io, SalesLoft) to streamline communication and track engagement metrics.
* Insights Sharing:Provide feedback to the team on lead quality and market reception to AI technology to refine outreach strategies.
Insights Sharing:Provide feedback to the team on lead quality and market reception to AI technology to refine outreach strategies.
Requirements
* Experience:1–3 years of experience in a Sales Development Representative or similar role, preferably inSaaS, LegalTech, or AI technology.
Experience:1–3 years of experience in a Sales Development Representative or similar role, preferably inSaaS, LegalTech, or AI technology.
* Education:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
Education:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
* Communication Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a knack for crafting compelling, professional messages.
Communication Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a knack for crafting compelling, professional messages.
* Tech Stack Familiarity:CRM:HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar.Prospecting Tools:LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Seamless.AI.Outreach Platforms:Outreach.io, SalesLoft.Collaboration:Slack, Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets).
Tech Stack Familiarity:
* CRM:HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar.
CRM:HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar.
* Prospecting Tools:LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Seamless.AI.
Prospecting Tools:LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Seamless.AI.
* Outreach Platforms:Outreach.io, SalesLoft.
Outreach Platforms:Outreach.io, SalesLoft.
* Collaboration:Slack, Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets).
Collaboration:Slack, Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets).
* Driven Personality:Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and eager to grow within a fast-paced environment.
Driven Personality:Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and eager to grow within a fast-paced environment.
* AI Interest:A strong interest in Large Language Models and how technology can improve professional research outcomes is a major plus.
AI Interest:A strong interest in Large Language Models and how technology can improve professional research outcomes is a major plus.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R20,350/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,100/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →